Pilates Movement Matters

Amazing news!
Over the last few months many Pilates teachers and education companies have been concerned that is has been possible for someone with no Pilates mat work pre-requisite to train as a Reformer "Group" teacher.

I am delighted to say that YMCA AWARDS have listened to us and this has now been withdrawn. (From October.)
It is now a pre-requisite that to enrol on a YMCA AWARDS level 3 reformer course you must hold a Level 3 mat qualifcation.

Pilates is a profession and we all care deeply about the safety of our clients and our industry.

Still time to book, few reminding spaces.
Mat based Pilates class starting on Tuesday 9th Sept, 9.15am






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If you’d like to know more about the mat Pilates classes starting on Tuesday 9th at 9.15am - GET IN TOUCH!




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Starting Tuesday 9th September I’ll be teaching a mat based Pilates and movement class at 9.15am

To enquire please DM
In you know somebody that needs it, pass on the post.





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This feels like a drumroll is needed as I rarely post in here.
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NEW mat Pilates class starting on TUESDAY 9th September.
The class will run on Tuesdays term time at 9.15am.
Location: Horsebridge, Whistable.
Performance space, top floor.
If you are interested, please get in touch. If you know somebody that needs it, please pass the post.

Very wise words from lovely Julie Driver Pilates . Thank you.,

Over the weekend I wrote a blog. The response has been incredible, as an industry we are all passionate about the work of Mr Pilates. Pilates is a profession with a rich history and while those short courses may look appealing let me ask you this: Would you feel safe with a driving instructor who trained online? Or a riding coach who qualified in 4 hours? Why is Pilates different? Whether you are looking to train as a teacher or popping into a Saturday morning class, your teacher should be well trained and knowledgeable in Pilates. There are awesome training schools out there with dedicated, passionate teachers and if we’re not right for you, we’ll recommend someone who is the perfect fit for you and your goals. I love my job. The full blog is available in my bio., take a read. #equestrianpilates #pilatesforriders #pilateseducation #ridingcoach #reformer #pilatesreformer #pilatesmat #pilatescommunity

Sunday is a London marathon day! It was a joy looking after Ray at Pilates sessions while he was getting ready for it. Ray is running for . Please donate if you can.
Whoop! Whoop for all the 🏃 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️



Ps: second shot - this is harder than it looks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJZsVpXZmKw

Pilates - SNL Two women (Chloe Fineman, Molly Kearney) try a pilates class for the first time.Saturday Night Live. Stream now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3n1IyzKSubscribe t...

I was scrolling through my instagram feed and showed Max the video showing :
“The deep, fine muscles of the neck all held in place by the nuchal ligament”
(To see the original post/video see )
Max’s (8y) response was: ughhh… this is the back of a human neck? Fresh? I thought muscles are more separate?
It is a funny conversation to have while drinking your morning coffee, but he made an excellent comment.
I used to imagine the whole body musculature as it is presented to us in an anatomy book. All beautifully separate and easily recognisable.
Which is not the case (well, it is to a well trained eye of anatomist, surgeons…).
Can you see how everything is connected - muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments? And as such, I think it’s easier to understand how, for example, one’s calf muscle lack of elasticity can create discomfort higher up the chain?

While on holidays.
Watching us all run. barefoot (excuse the mud) I took the opportunity to photograph my family’s feet. What I was most interested in is seeing the Achilles tendon inserting into the calcaneus to see the STJ position.
Then I ask for a heel lift - which ‘set’ comes into inverted position and would offer adequate strength to become rigid lever for stable push off?